From Needs Assessment to Action
Transforming Needs into Solution Strategies
- James W. Altschuld - The Ohio State University, USA
- Belle Ruth Witkin - Anthropology, University of Washington, USA
Needs Assessment
Going beyond the simple process of assessing needs to the implementation of solutions for resolving them, this sequel to the best seller, From Needs Assessment to Action shows you how the results of needs assessments can be transformed into action plans for an organization and the procedures for facilitating that change. Unique to this book is a detailed glossary of needs assessment terms. Through the use of real world examples drawn from various fields, the book provides in-depth procedures for:
- Analyzing and combining different types of data collected in the needs assessment process
- Prioritizing needs
- Selecting solution strategies
- Designing and implementing solution strategies
- Examining major multiple-method needs assessment studies
"A major contribution to the literature of the field. It deals with areas that are not covered in any other book I know of, and does so well."
Fantastic book! We decided to select a newer version but this book is excellent.